@john_arnold2026 
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/16/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
OF
John
Arnold
Sussex Hamilton (HS) • WI
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Prospect Training Academy
6' 1" • 165LBSR/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Prospect Training Academy
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
70
Bat Speed (max)
3/16/24
15.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/16/24
50
Hard Hit %
7/31/25
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
7/31/25
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/31/25
331
Distance (max)
7/31/25
63
Sweet Spot %
3/16/24
7.20
60-yd
7/31/25
4.03
30-yd
7/31/25
1.74
10-yd
7/31/25
19.4
Run speed (max)
7/31/25
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
7/31/25
1.99 - 2.12
Pop Time
3/16/24
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
7/06/23
76 - 77
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
70 - 73
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
65 - 69
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.20
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.07 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.32
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.99 - 2.12
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.36
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.6
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
331
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
174
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.3136
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
290
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
229
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.7704
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
293
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.7367
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Wisconsin State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 31, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
71.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Wisconsin State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 31, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 16, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.36
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Milwaukee Preseason ID
Mar 18, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
7.36
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
1.69
RSI (max)
1.69
RSI (avg)
1,144
Jump Power (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.03
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.2
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Wisconsin State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 31, 2025
Vald
1.74
10-yd
4.03
30-yd
7.20
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)
3.31
RSI (max)
23.8
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
80.2
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
60.86
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
53.91
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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Physical
2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Athletic, long-levered build.
Hit: RHH. Stands tall, heavy leg kick, bat coil on stride. Handsy, flat path, feel for the barrel, pull-side approach. 66.1 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 88.2 mph. 331' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short arm action, over the top.
Defense: 2.07-2.13 pop times. Active feet, works in-line towards second, quick out of the crouch.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.03 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 80.2 Edge Score
Stands tall in the box with a heavy leg kick, bat coil during the stride. Shows feel for the barrel in the swing, pull side approach. Short, over the top arm action from behind the plate. Arnold is an athletic receiver, where he’s most comfortable defensively, but he was also impressive out in right field this spring for his high school. Additionally, he was one of the Chargers’ top hitters on a squad that made it all the way to the state tourney.
Arnold showcased a quality RHH/C profile throughout the weekend. An athletic right-handed bat with a developing feel for the barrel. An active, gritty defender behind the plate, Arnold consistently acted as an asset for his PTA defense. Wiry 6-foot-1, 170-pound frame. Uncommitted.
John Arnold, Sussex Hamilton (WI), 2026
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 158-pounds. Long levers, upside frame, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, easy move back, controlled stride, balanced finish. Downhill and direct, centered move, efficient, barrel feel and contact through the ball to all fields. 66.4 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.8 mph. 290' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short arc, 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: 1.99-2.12 pop times. Quick transfer, clean transfer, short and quick right foot, athletic covering bunts.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 27.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, strong back elbow. Stays grounded, rocks back, gets to strong hitting position, back spins line drives to pull-side gap.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - mph. OF - mph. Compact, quick arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.16 pop times. Soft hands, quick first step, clean transfer, works in-line, accurate throws, soft blocker.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.